Nasal Surgery and Rhinoplasty: Identifying the Exact Cause

Nasal surgery and rhinoplasty: identifying the exact cause

Hello. We are Ogico Plastic Surgery & Nplus, which has focused only on healthy and beautiful noses for 16 years.

This time, we have prepared information about nasal surgery and rhinoplasty for rhinitis.

The reason we consider rhinoplasty is when we judge that the shape of our nose does not match our personal standards. The nose is located at the center of the face and is the most three-dimensional part, so if its shape changes, the balance of the entire face can appear disrupted. On the other hand, even a small correction to the shape of the nose can have a big effect on improving the overall image. As a result, when the nose is low, crooked, humped, drooping, or upturned, its disadvantages can feel more pronounced, and more people are trying to improve these issues through rhinoplasty.

For that reason, many cases approach surgery with emphasis first on appearance. However, the nose is not only important externally; it is also a functional organ responsible for breathing and the sense of smell. For those looking into rhinoplasty, checking the internal functional aspects of the nose as well can help prevent the need for secondary surgery due to functional problems after the operation.

When trying to improve the internal functional aspects of the nose through rhinoplasty, the most representative symptom is nasal congestion caused by rhinitis. Rhinitis is a condition that more than 70% of Korean adults have. Among these, allergic rhinitis accounts for 20%, while structural rhinitis caused by abnormalities in the internal structure accounts for 80%. When nasal congestion appears, people often mistake it for allergic rhinitis, but because the likelihood of structural rhinitis is high, we recommend looking into information about nasal surgery and rhinoplasty in more detail.

Allergic rhinitis, which many people commonly know about, occurs due to specific substances or seasonal influences, so it is difficult to cure completely. Only with consistent medication treatment and improved immunity can temporary symptom relief be expected. In the case of structural rhinitis caused by internal structural abnormalities, a complete cure can be expected through nasal surgery and rhinoplasty. The causes of structural rhinitis include a deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve stenosis.

In addition, the cause of structural rhinitis that can be cured through nasal surgery and rhinoplasty, a deviated septum, refers to a condition in which the cartilage dividing the nostrils into two is bent. Inferior turbinate hypertrophy refers to a condition in which the inferior turbinate, the fleshy tissue inside the nose, has enlarged. Nasal valve stenosis refers to a narrowed state in the nasal valve, which serves as the roof of the nose. All of these symptoms interfere with the flow of air entering through the nose in different ways, leading to nasal congestion.

However, in the case of structural rhinitis, it is difficult to determine with the naked eye whether it is allergic rhinitis or structural rhinitis. It is therefore essential to check the inside of the nose and identify the cause. For those looking into nasal surgery rhinoplasty, it can be very helpful to carefully check whether the medical staff have strong anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have equipment that can accurately assess the condition of your nose, whether they have sufficient experience and track record, and whether thorough aftercare can be guaranteed.

At Ogico Plastic Surgery & Nplus, to ensure safe and satisfying nasal surgery and rhinoplasty for rhinitis, we accurately identify the current nasal problems through preoperative 3D-CT imaging, internal endoscopic imaging, various allergy tests, and internal nasal function tests. Based on the collected data, we establish a surgical plan and proceed with the nasal surgery and rhinoplasty.

The method of nasal surgery and rhinoplasty is applied differently depending on each individual's condition. According to the diagnosis of a deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve stenosis, surgery and treatment are performed to widen the airflow into the nose and correct it smoothly, after which aesthetic rhinoplasty can additionally be performed.

When performing aesthetic rhinoplasty, the bridge of the nose is generally corrected with silicone, and the tip of the nose is corrected using autologous cartilage. Autologous cartilage includes ear cartilage, septal cartilage, and rib cartilage. The material is also selected based on preoperative examinations to choose the most suitable option for the individual.

If the septal cartilage has been removed as a priority during nasal surgery and rhinoplasty, aesthetic rhinoplasty can be performed using the remaining septum after resection. This allows functional correction and aesthetic rhinoplasty to be performed at the same time, making for a more satisfying nasal surgery and rhinoplasty.

In the case of implants used for the bridge of the nose, instead of using an existing mass-produced implant as-is, the implant is carefully shaped by hand while considering various aspects such as the individual's overall image, as well as the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge, and then the aesthetic rhinoplasty is customized accordingly.

At Ogico Plastic Surgery & Nplus, Director Yoon Hyun-cheol personally handles every step one-on-one, from consultation on nasal surgery and rhinoplasty to surgical planning, performance, treatment, and follow-up care. This allows you to receive a high level of medical service from before the surgery through after it.

Aftercare following nasal surgery and rhinoplasty includes issuing an Nplus membership card and providing a one-year warranty as part of the after-sales service system. In addition, the clinic operates a surgery responsibility guarantee system to prepare for all possible situations, including postoperative pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the appearance.

(The image above shows before-and-after photos of nasal surgery and rhinoplasty at Ogico Plastic Surgery & Nplus.)

That concludes our summary of Ogico Plastic Surgery & Nplus nasal surgery and rhinoplasty for rhinitis. We hope this post is helpful to those who are currently considering rhinoplasty because of nasal congestion caused by rhinitis. Thank you.